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Thirty years ago, the Australian Open looked at introducing five-set tennis for women, an experiment that ultimately never took place.
The physics underlying the effect of topspin and backspin are best explained by what’s known as the ‘Magnus effect’.
There are signifiant advantages to being tall on a tennis court, due to some fascinating physics and biomechanics.
Replacing players with virtual avatars was partly a necessity due to exclusive media rights deals. But beyond that, it presents some opportunities.
Two stars have tested positive for banned substances in the past year, raising questions about the fairness, transparency and accountability of the testing system.
Wimbledon, Rolland-Garros, US Open, Australian Open… Tennis is not just about muscles and nerves, and research sheds fascinating light on athletes’ strategies and performances.
Night matches at the Australian Open are a great spectacle, but sleep disruption is likely to wreak havoc even on professional athletes.
The tournament has proven to be very resilient throughout its history, but its greatest challenges may lie ahead.
The Wiradjuri woman will be feted at this year’s Australian Open for her remarkable career. But this is also an opportunity for truth-telling.
The COVID pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine combined to make 2022 one of the most controversial years in tennis.
The unexpected news is consistent with the restless spirit of an athlete who has always looked far beyond the tennis court’s baseline.
Ash Barty and Nick Kyrgios are both known for being true to themselves. This is what sport needs more of – personalities who chart their own course.
Dylan Alcott, wheelchair tennis star and leading advocate for people with a disability, is the 2022 Australian of the Year.
The ruling could justify the future visa cancellation of any individual who is seen as a ‘role model’ and who may be perceived as causing social unrest.
With his Australian visa now cancelled for a second time, the tennis star will likely not be able to chase history at his most successful Grand Slam tournament.
The government has been anxious to ensure a second visa cancellation could withstand a fresh challenge from Djokovic’s lawyers.
Djokovic addressed what he said was “continuing misinformation”, confirming he fulfilled a commitment for an interview and photoshoot after testing positive for COVID.
Asked whether he had travelled, or would travel, in the 14 days prior to his flight to Australia, Djokovic’s form said no.
Turning Serbia’s national hero into Australia’s national villain has been harder than the government thought. It’s an own goal for the latest “operation sovereign borders” chapter.
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Senior Data Scientist, Victoria University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Biomechanics, Edith Cowan University
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Professor of Sports Science, Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL), Victoria University
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney
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Research officer, Victoria University
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PhD candidate, Australian Catholic University
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Senior Lecturer of Pedagogy and Sports Studies, University of Sydney
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Director, High Performance Sport, and Associate Professor in Sports Biomechanics, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Senior Lecturer and APA Sports Physiotherapist, Sport & Exercise Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Professor of Business and Society, University of Technology Sydney
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Visiting Fellow, La Trobe University
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy, Cardiff Metropolitan University